Location & Surroundings
Gitwe is a third-order administrative division in Rumonge, Burundi, at 924 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Rumonge, 9 km to the northwest. The national capital Gitega is 80 km to the northeast. The nearest airport is Bujumbura International Airport, 79 km away.
Basic Data
- Type third-order administrative division (ADM3)
- a subdivision of a second-order administrative division
Geography
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Coordinates
4° 0' 43" S, 29° 30' 20" E
- Elevation DEM: 924 m
- Timezone Africa/Bujumbura
- Time Shift GMT 2 (DST 2)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 0 p/km²
- Built-up 0.0%
- Settlement Low density rural
- Currency Franc (BIF)
- Phone Prefix +257
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 23:03
- Sunrise 05:48
- Sunset 17:57
- Day length 12 h 10 min
Weather in Gitwe
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Gitwe, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 28.9 C with mostly cloudy skies and a 2.8 m/s south-westerly wind. Next 24h: 22.9 to 29.3 C, max wind 3.7 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 814 W/m2.
Temperature
28.9 C
Wind
2.8 m/s SW (232 deg)
Humidity
45 %
Pressure
1,009.0 hPa
Clouds
75 %
Precip
0.00 mm
Solar
0.0 W/m2
UV-B
n/a
| Hour | Temp (C) | Wind (m/s) | Dir (deg) | RH (%) | Pressure (hPa) | Precip (step/total mm) | Clouds (%) | Solar (W/m2) | UV-B (W/m2) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NOW | 28.9 | 2.8 | 232 | 45 | 1,009.0 | - / 0.00 | 75 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 25.2 | 2.0 | 62 | 51 | 1,010.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 54 | 273.4 | n/a |
| 12h | 22.9 | 1.4 | 43 | 58 | 1,009.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 67 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 18h | 26.2 | 1.6 | 241 | 49 | 1,013.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 60.5 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 29.3 | 3.7 | 222 | 45 | 1,008.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 95 | 814.0 | n/a |
| 30h | 26.0 | 1.0 | 106 | 47 | 1,009.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 99 | 207.7 | n/a |
| 36h | 23.5 | 2.0 | 58 | 44 | 1,008.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 10 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 42h | 27.3 | 1.5 | 262 | 40 | 1,013.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 66 | 62.8 | n/a |
| Tuesday | 28.8 | 1.1 | 235 | 39 | 1,009.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 54 | 551.3 | n/a |
| 54h | 24.4 | 2.8 | 62 | 50 | 1,010.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 95 | 229.6 | n/a |
| 60h | 23.6 | 2.4 | 62 | 48 | 1,010.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 66h | 25.9 | 0.7 | 157 | 43 | 1,015.2 | 0.06 / 0.06 | 100 | 17.2 | n/a |
| Wednesday | 29.3 | 3.2 | 228 | 35 | 1,009.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 50 | 892.8 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-09-27 12:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Gitwe?
Now 28.9 C with mostly cloudy skies and a 2.8 m/s south-westerly wind. Next 24h: 22.9 to 29.3 C, max wind 3.7 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 814 W/m2.
Is precipitation expected in the next 24 hours?
No measurable precipitation is expected in the next 24 hours.
When are sunrise and sunset in Gitwe today?
Sunrise around 05:48 and sunset around 17:57 (local time). Day length about 12h 09m.
What is the local time in Gitwe?
Local time is 23:03. Time zone: Africa/Bujumbura (UTC+02:00).
What type of place is Gitwe?
Gitwe is a third-order administrative division.
What is the elevation of Gitwe?
DEM 924 m.
Where is Gitwe located?
It is at -4.01194, 29.50548 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Gitwe in?
It is in Burundi.